So, what exactly is 30 HR FAMINE?

30 Hr FAMINE is an event created by the people of World Vision.  This retreat exists to inform us of the hunger and poverty in the world in order for us to grow closer to God's wide community and become aware our own personal habits.

Your students will grow closer to God and each other as they fast for 30 hours! We’ve got tons of activities, challenges, and community service ideas (plus schedules that pull them all together) to make this no-eat overnighter a breeze.

No FOOD?!?!?!?  Yeah.....BUT!.....No one said anything about juice breaks, popsicles, and GUM!  

HELP US GROW THE AWARENESS TO YOUR COMMUNITY BY ATTENDING 30 HR FAMINE AT MARITN FUMC!

The schedule for this retreat will include worship sessions led by Dylan Ingram, games focused on our theme, and free time!

What are the benefits of a retreat like this?

The upside of getting turned inside-out

WHEN YOU FAST, YOU’RE IN GOOD COMPANY

In the Bible, people fasted for a lot of different reasons. Some did it to get right with God (Nehemiah 9:1). Some fasted as an act of worship (Acts 13:2) or to discern the Lord’s will (2 Chronicles 20:3). And Jesus Himself fasted to get ready for His public ministry (Matthew 4:2).

“My food,” said Jesus, “is to do the will of him who sent me . . .”
—John 4:34 (NIV)

FASTING CAN BRING YOU CLOSER TO CHRIST

Fasting helps break through the clutter of our noisy world — so students can focus their thoughts and prayers on what really matters to God.

EXPERIENCE IS THE BEST TEACHER

Students will literally get a taste of what life is like for the hungry kids they’re helping. Though the hunger pangs they’ll feel are less extreme, fasting will help students better identify with the reality faced by those in need.

FASTING HELPS STUDENTS BOND IN A BIG WAY

Tackling a big challenge like the Famine breaks down walls and unites students. (Nothing melts cliques like having something in common — like feeling a gaping hole in your stomach for 30 hours!)